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SPHERA OPEN CALL 2025

🇧🇪 Belgium
⏰ Deadline: July 7, 2025


SPHERA invites emerging #filmmakers from the Euro-Mediterranean and Balkans region to apply for a training and co-creation program focused on #short_films. The initiative supports projects in early #development and includes international mentorship, script labs, and industry access.

◼️ Why Apply?
Selected participants will take part in a collaborative creative process, receive mentoring, and gain access to networking opportunities at major film festivals.

◼️ Submission Fee: Free


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🎬 CINEMART 2025

🇳🇱 Netherlands
⏰ Deadline: 7 July , 2025


CineMart at IFFR invites #directors and #producers to apply for the renowned international co-production market taking place in January 2026 during the International Film Festival Rotterdam. The program is open to #feature-length #fiction and #documentary projects in development or financing stages.

◼️ Why Apply?
Gain access to a curated network of international financiers, producers, distributors, and film fund representatives. CineMart is known for launching globally recognized projects and facilitating key industry connections.

◼️ Submission Fees: Free of charge.


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ANIMATION LAB DOK LEIPZIG 2025

🇩🇪 Germany
⏰ Deadline: July 1, 2025


Animation Lab DOK Leipzig invites filmmakers to submit animated documentary projects at any stage of development. The lab supports creative experimentation within the animated documentary form and takes place during the DOK Leipzig festival (October 27–November 2, 2025) in Leipzig.

◼️ Why Apply?
Receive mentorship from industry professionals, participate in hands-on workshops, and present your project to international producers, broadcasters, and decision-makers. The lab encourages innovative approaches to storytelling in the animated doc field.

◼️ Submission Fees: Free of charge.


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PRODUIRE AU SUD NANTES 2025

🇫🇷 France
⏰ Deadline: July 11, 2025


Produire au Sud Nantes invites emerging #producers and #directors from Africa, Latin America, and Asia to submit feature-length #fiction or #documentary projects in development. Selected participants will join a co-production #workshop taking place in Nantes during the Festival des 3 Continents, from November 22 to 29, 2025.

◼️ Why Apply?
Take part in an intensive week-long lab focused on co-production strategies, pitching, script development, and funding guidance with top international professionals.

◼️ Submission Fees: Free of charge.


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RED SEA SOUK PROJECT MARKET 2025

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
⏰ Deadline: June 20, 2025


The Red Sea Souk Project Market invites producers and filmmakers globally to present feature-length and short film projects during the 5th edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival. The market runs in Jeddah and online from December 2024 to December 2025, offering workshops, one-on-one pitch meetings, and networking events leading up to the December 2025 Souk.

◼️ Why Apply?
Participants gain access to industry workshops, curated pitch sessions with international decision-makers, and opportunities to secure co-production or distribution deals.

◼️ Submission Fees: Entry is free of charge.


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RED SEA 48‑HOUR FILM CHALLENGE 2025

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
⏰ Deadline: June 15, 2025


The Red Sea 48‑Hour Film Challenge invites young Saudi nationals and residents (ages 18–25) to create an original short film in just two days. Selected teams take part in a pre‑challenge online workshop (July 11–12), followed by the sprint filming/editing session on July 18–19, 2025, and culminate in screenings, industry “Professional Days,” and award announcements in September 2025. Tiме themеs include general and surprise sub-elements. Winning teams earn a filmmaking residency in France and a screening at Red Sea International Film Festival 2025.

◼️ Why Apply?
Mentorship from film professionals via workshops and editing, access to festival juries and industry networking, and the chance to win a prestigious residency.

◼️ Submission Fees: Free to enter.


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AJD INDUSTRY DAYS 2025

🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
⏰ Deadline: June 15, 2025


AJD Industry Days invites filmmakers to submit their #documentary projects for its 2025 edition, held during the Al Jazeera Balkans Documentary Film Festival (AJB DOC) in Sarajevo. The programme supports projects at the #development, #production, or #postproduction stages, aiming to connect filmmakers with international decision-makers, producers, and distributors.

◼️ Why Apply?
Pitch your project to industry professionals, gain access to one-on-one meetings, mentorship opportunities, and potential funding. Selected projects also compete for awards and co-production support.

◼️ Submission Fees: Free of charge.


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WEST MEETS EAST SCREENPLAY LAB 2026

🇧🇩 Bangladesh
⏰ Deadline: July 31, 2025


The West Meets East Screenplay Lab invites #Asian_directors to submit their #feature_film projects for an exclusive mentorship program. This 4th edition will be held online from January 11–14, 2026, during the 24th Dhaka International Film Festival.

◼️ Why Apply?
Selected participants will receive personalized mentorship from experienced professionals to refine their screenplays. On the final day, projects will be pitched to producers, distributors, investors, and OTT platforms at FilmHaat, the festival’s marketplace. The top three projects will be awarded cash prizes:
🥇 1st Prize: BDT 500,000
🥈 2nd Prize: BDT 300,000
🥉 3rd Prize: BDT 200,000

◼️ Submission Requirements:
• Logline (max 50 words)
• Synopsis (max 400 words)
• Director’s Statement (max 400 words)
• Treatment (max 2,000 words)
• Director’s Profile

Once selected, directors will have 2–3 months to develop and submit the full screenplay.

◼️ Submission Fees: Free of charge.


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AJD INDUSTRY DAYS 2025

🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
⏰ Deadline: May 31, 2025


AJD Industry Days invites #documentary filmmakers and #producers from Southeast Europe, the Caucasus, the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia to submit their projects for the 4th edition of the industry platform, taking place September 13–15, 2025, in Sarajevo.

The program accepts #documentary projects at various stages of development — from early development to rough cuts. Submissions are open in three categories:
• MAIN PITCH – for projects in any stage of development or production
• ROUGH CUT – for nearly completed films ready for distribution via Al Jazeera or other international platforms
• BALKANS PITCH – for regional co-productions potentially broadcast on Al Jazeera Balkans or partner networks

◼️ Why Apply?
Selected projects will benefit from mentoring, networking opportunities, and access to decision-makers from major broadcasters. A total prize pool of approximately $100,000 is available to support production, post-production, and distribution.

◼️ Submission Fees: Free of charge.


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BUSINESS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS 2025

🇦🇹 Austria
⏰ Deadline: May 26, 2025


The International Screen Institute invites #producers, #executives, and #legal_experts to apply for an in-person training focused on business and legal aspects of audiovisual production, taking place in Vienna from September 15–19, 2025. The program is tailored for professionals working on #feature films or #TV_series at various stages of production.

◼️ Why Apply?
Gain a deeper understanding of deal-making, intellectual property, financing structures, and international co-productions. Learn from top professionals in legal, funding, and production roles, and develop confidence in contract negotiations and risk management.

◼️ Submission Fees:
Early bird: €1,350 (until April 28, 2025)
Regular: €1,500


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FILMMAKER CHALLENGE 2025

🇬🇧 United Kingdom
⏰ Deadline: May 22, 2025 (12:00 BST)


Sheffield DocFest’s Filmmaker Challenge invites emerging documentary directors to pitch bold ideas and prototypes for the chance to receive mentorship, production support, and a showcase at the festival in June 2025. Open to works-in-progress and concept-stage projects across all non‑fiction forms, including #feature_documentaries, #shorts, and #interactive_docs.

◼️ Why Apply?
Gain one‑on‑one mentoring from industry experts, access to funding opportunities, and the chance to present your project to commissioners and funders during Sheffield DocFest.

◼️ Submission Fees:
Free to apply.


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SCREENPLAY CONTESTIFF 2025

🇦🇱 Albania
⏰ Deadline: May 22, 2025, 5:00 PM (local time in Albania)


Screenplay ContestIFF invites #screenwriters to submit their projects for consideration in the Tirana Film Festival. This is an opportunity for screenwriters to showcase their work and gain recognition in the film industry.

◼️ Why Apply?
Support for new talents, the chance to win a prize, gain attention from industry professionals, and an opportunity to develop and realize your project.


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A MODERN DIRECTOR’S SURVIVAL WORKSHOP 2025

🇮🇪 Ireland
⏰ Deadline: May 19, 2025 (12:00 PM Irish Time)


A Modern Director’s Survival Workshop invites emerging #directors to participate in a 2-day in-person workshop in Cork City with acclaimed filmmaker Brendan Canty. The workshop will focus on building a sustainable directing career across film, music videos, and commercials.

Open to directors with at least one completed #shortfilm, #highendcommercial, or #musicvideo.

◼️ Why Apply?
Gain insights into building a resilient and sustainable directing practice. The workshop includes group discussions, professional development exercises, and one-on-one mentoring with an industry expert.

◼️ Submission Fees: Free of charge.


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SUNDANCE 2026 DEVELOPMENT TRACK

🇺🇸 United States
⏰ Deadline: May 14 2025, 4:59 PM PT


The Sundance Institute's 2026 Development Track invites #screenwriters and #directors with work-in-progress #fiction_feature screenplays to apply for a unified application process.

Applicants are automatically considered for all programs and fellowships for which they are eligible.

◼️ Why Apply?
Engage in intensive workshops, receive mentorship from industry professionals, and develop your screenplay in a supportive environment that encourages risk-taking and experimentation. The program offers a unique opportunity to refine your project and connect with a community of independent filmmakers.

◼️ Submission Fee: $45


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CLIMATE SPRING DOCUMENTARY PITCH 2025

🇬🇧 United Kingdom
⏰ Deadline: May 13, 2025 at 12:00 BST


Sheffield DocFest and Climate Spring invite UK-based #filmmakers to submit bold documentary ideas focused on climate change for the 2025 edition of the Climate Spring Documentary Pitch. The initiative supports projects in early development that seek to engage audiences with innovative and character-driven storytelling around the climate crisis.

Eligible projects include #feature-length and #short documentaries that are #non-fiction and can range from #observational and #investigative to #hybrid forms.

◼️ Why Apply?
Selected teams will pitch live at Sheffield DocFest in June 2025 and compete for a development grant of £10,000. Participants will also gain access to industry networking and mentorship opportunities.

◼️ Submission Fees:
Free of charge.


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NFF + IBF CO-PRODUCTION SCHEME 2025

🇳🇱 Netherlands
⏰ Deadline: May 12, 2025


The NFF + IBF Co-production Scheme invites international filmmakers with a project supported by the IDFA Bertha Fund to collaborate with Dutch producers for co-production funding. The initiative is a joint effort between the Netherlands Film Fund (NFF) and the IDFA Bertha Fund (IBF).

The program supports #feature-length #documentaries at the #production or #postproduction stages with strong international potential and artistic merit.

◼️ Why Apply?
Gain access to co-production funding of up to €75,000, industry connections, and support through the Dutch film production ecosystem.

◼️ Submission Fees: Free of charge.


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YOUNG HORIZONS INDUSTRY 2025

🇵🇱 Poland
⏰ Deadline: May 11 2025


Young Horizons Industry invites #producers worldwide to submit full-length film and series projects for young audiences to its 9th international co-production forum, taking place in Warsaw and online from September 29 to October 1, 2025.
Eligible projects include #animation, #live_action, #documentary, and #transmedia works at various stages: development, production, or postproduction. The target audience encompasses preschoolers, kids, teens, young adults, and families.

Projects will be presented in three pitching sections:
• In Development: 5-minute pitch + 5-minute Q&A
• Work in Progress: 8-minute pitch + 5-minute Q&A
• Market Presentation: 1-hour screening + 15-minute presentation
• Each presentation is followed by Q&A sessions and individual meetings with potential co-producers, sales agents, distributors, or broadcasters.

◼️ Why Apply?
Present your project to over 300 international industry professionals, including distributors, sales agents, broadcasters, and festival programmers. Benefit from networking opportunities and gain visibility in the children's content market.

◼️ Submission Fee: Free of charge.


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Baltic Sea Docs 2025

🇱🇻 Latvia
⏰ Deadline: May 9, 2025


Baltic Sea Docs invites independent production companies from the Baltic Sea region, Eastern Europe, and the Caucasus to apply for the 29th documentary co-production forum, taking place from August 21 to September 5, 2025, in Riga, Latvia. The forum focuses on #feature-length creative documentaries but also welcomes documentary animation and cross-media projects.

◼️ Why Apply?
Present your project to key industry players, including broadcasters, sales agents, and film funds.
Participate in an intensive training program with pitching sessions, one-on-one meetings with decision-makers, workshops, and networking events.
Get access to the "Coming Soon" session showcasing films in post-production that were previously presented at Baltic Sea Docs.

◼️ Submission Fees:
Participation is free for selected teams.


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DIY FILMMAKING CHALLENGE: DOCUMENTARY 2025

🇬🇧 United Kingdom
⏰ Deadline: May 6, 2025 (12:00 noon BST)


Film Hub North invites young creatives aged 16–25 in the North of England to take part in the DIY Filmmaking Challenge: Documentary — a free opportunity to develop, shoot, and screen your own short documentary with mentorship and support.

The challenge is open to #short_documentary ideas under 3 minutes, at concept stage, on themes like local life, identity, and personal experience.

◼️ Why Apply?
Selected filmmakers receive mentorship, camera training, production support, and the chance to screen their work at a local cinema in summer 2025.

◼️ Submission Fees: Free of charge.


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🎬 Today we celebrate the first anniversary of the Pitching Buddy project — your go-to platform for film industry opportunities!


Over the past year, we have:
✨ Processed more than 120 diverse opportunities for filmmakers, including pitchings, grants, masterclasses, competitions, and other key industry events.
✨ Created a space where everyone can find a chance to present and develop their film ideas and projects.

And this is just the beginning! 🎥
Ahead lies even more opportunities, valuable events, and support for your projects. We continue to grow together with you and for you!

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